So what did everyone think? What did you feel about the characters, especially Sophie and Howl? And...how did you feel about the book versus the film adaptation? What else comes to mind? Discuss.
so, has mom finished it yet? I definately have some things to write about the book and movie but I really need to go to bed now so I will later. Also, do we have any idea what book is next yet?
I agree that someone should choose the next book. Also, I don't want to post discussion if mom hasn't finished yet, but I guess she can just choose not to read this... soooo...
I absolutely loved this book. I thought it was extremely creative, and if I were a writer, this is the sort of thing I would be thrilled to write.
I actually really like both Sophie and Howl, even though neither of them are particularly likable characters on the surface. Sophie is really grouchy and is very afraid. She is mean and jumps to conclusions without really thinking things through, and she often acts rashly, which leads to problems. Howl is is immature, a player, and cowardly.
Yet, they both have redeeming qualities as well. Sophie, for instance, is very easy to relate to. I think that most women have felt like her at times--unsure of themselves, afraid, and not in touch with their own emotions. Howl also has good points. He is a very fun character, first of all, and besides that, he really does take care of the people in his life.
Now, I like their relationship in the book tons more than in the movie. In the film, they have a really traditional sort of love story, where she expresses her love for him, and he is this troubled sort of guy, and she heals him and etc. In the book, she really doesn't even realize her own feelings for him, and I wonder if he realizes very early on how he feels about her, although, I am sure he realizes his fondness for her before she does for him. Finally, Sophie realizes how he does feel for her, and she quits feeling shafted, and they can be together. I like it.
Other stuff, like her sisters, and everything else, is also loads better in the book. The story in the movie doesn't make a lot of sense, but in the novel things are much clearer and sensible as a cohesive story. A prime example would be the scarecrow in both versions. WTF is up with the movie scarecrow anyway? Sheesh.
Well, I will leave it to all 'yall to add to this discussion now.
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So what did everyone think?
so, has mom finished it yet? I definately have some things to write about the book and movie but I really need to go to bed now so I will later. Also, do we have any idea what book is next yet?
ReplyDeleteMaybe we should appoint someone to choose the next book?
ReplyDeleteI agree that someone should choose the next book. Also, I don't want to post discussion if mom hasn't finished yet, but I guess she can just choose not to read this... soooo...
ReplyDeleteI absolutely loved this book. I thought it was extremely creative, and if I were a writer, this is the sort of thing I would be thrilled to write.
I actually really like both Sophie and Howl, even though neither of them are particularly likable characters on the surface. Sophie is really grouchy and is very afraid. She is mean and jumps to conclusions without really thinking things through, and she often acts rashly, which leads to problems. Howl is is immature, a player, and cowardly.
Yet, they both have redeeming qualities as well. Sophie, for instance, is very easy to relate to. I think that most women have felt like her at times--unsure of themselves, afraid, and not in touch with their own emotions. Howl also has good points. He is a very fun character, first of all, and besides that, he really does take care of the people in his life.
Now, I like their relationship in the book tons more than in the movie. In the film, they have a really traditional sort of love story, where she expresses her love for him, and he is this troubled sort of guy, and she heals him and etc. In the book, she really doesn't even realize her own feelings for him, and I wonder if he realizes very early on how he feels about her, although, I am sure he realizes his fondness for her before she does for him. Finally, Sophie realizes how he does feel for her, and she quits feeling shafted, and they can be together. I like it.
Other stuff, like her sisters, and everything else, is also loads better in the book. The story in the movie doesn't make a lot of sense, but in the novel things are much clearer and sensible as a cohesive story. A prime example would be the scarecrow in both versions. WTF is up with the movie scarecrow anyway? Sheesh.
Well, I will leave it to all 'yall to add to this discussion now.